Matt Manatee submissions for Feb. 24

Friday

Feb 24, 2012 at 12:01 AM

Students share their jokes, letters and drawings with the Star Banner's Matt Manatee.

Hi Friends, Thank you for all your letters about being president. You came up with so many great laws and ideas. The Southeastern Youth Fair was this week. I know many of you have been to the fair, and some of you even participate. Tell me all about the fair. Did you show an animal? What is your favorite part? Keep sending your pictures and jokes.Your friend,Matt

Q: What kind of flower is between your nose and your chin?A: Two-lipsClaryssa Clark, First gradeWyomina Park Elementary

Q: What kind of dance did the porch learn?A: The two stepLakadrine Edwards, Fifth gradeAnthony Elementary

Q: What do you call an ant who hates school?A: Tru-antRichard Harrison, Third gradeMaplewood Elementary

No smokingDear Matt, If I became president of the United States I would pass two laws. Well that is if you mean how many I've come up with so far. Law No. 1: No smoking. It's illegal. Law No. 2: A parent should always get a day off on their child's birthday. I think those are pretty good laws. Alex Jeffreys, Third gradeSouth Ocala Elementary

Pet a Must!Dear Matt, If I was president, one of the laws would be all kids must have a pet. If they didn't have a brother or sister they would be lonely. If they were lonely they would be sad. I want them to be happy and have a good day.Love,TJ Watts, First gradeRomeo Elementary

Help the poorDear Matt, I would do lots of things if I were president. But the three things that I'm sure I'll do is that I would try to donate food to poor countries, help kids with their education and try to make more jobs.But I know if you're president there is a lot more to think about.Your coolest buddy, Joseph Murillo, Fourth gradeMadison Street Academy

Say no to drugsDear Matt, If I was president I would make people stop taking drugs. Then no one would wreck, get hurt or arrested by the police. Then the Earth would be a safer place for you and me.Your friend, Taylor Hensley, Second gradeBelleview Santos Elementary

No school for birthdayDear Matt, Monday was President's Day. If I was the president, I would make a rule that there was no school in February, April and October. Because in February it is my birthday, in April it is my friend's birthday and in October I like to play in the leaves. That is way I want to be the president.Your friend,Charley Redrick, Second gradeGrace School

No bullyingDear Matt,If I were president I would make a law to stop bullying. My friend was bullied more than one time. He was being picked on at school. Fortunately, he is not being bullied any longer because he told an adult. My law will prevent anyone else to have to experience this.Jeremyah Lighsey, Third gradeCollege Park Elementary

Never talk backDear Matt, If I was the president, the first rule I would make is for everyone to be treated equally. Everyone should be honest and never talk back. George Washington saved our lives. Or we would be talking in a British way. Your friend, Sara Jiva, First gradeDr. N.H. Jones Elementary

Peace for peopleDear Matt,If I was president, I would help the homeless get food and have homes to eat and sleep in. I hope there would be peace and for people to be glad and thankful for what they have. Your friend,Ava Layne Zacco, Second gradeGrace School

Everyone laughsDear Matt, If I were president, I would pass a funny law so every person would laugh. People would tell jokes so we would have fun in the White House. We would watch the people so they did not fight.Your friend, Lacey Clemons First gradeDr. N.H. Jones Elementary

Cool down breaksDear Matt, If I was president and I could make a law it would be for kids to have five-minute breaks every hour because children's brains could have a chance to cool down more often.Your pal,Isabella Lynch, Fourth gradeAnthony Elementary

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